Learning at Creekside

Bring your class to Creekside Discovery Centre for a learning experience they will never forget. From early years to secondary, our experienced and friendly team encourage curiosity, enthusiasm and excitement in the local area and wider world.

We can provide tailored learning programmes for higher and adult education, click the University Groups button below for an idea of what we can offer, and to find out more please contact us at education@creeksidecentre.org.uk

KS2 teachers... We are now almost fully booked for KS2 Rivers at Low Tide for the remainder of the school year. Please enquire as soon as possible to secure the final dates. We encourage you to also consider our KS2 River Mouth Walk session and our KS2 Habitats - High Tide session, as an alternative experience. 

EYFS & Key Stage 1Key Stage 2 Secondary schoolsUniversity Groups

To book please download and complete our Booking Enquiry Form and return it to education@creeksidecentre.org.uk

Calling all school staff - if you are interested in the environment and outdoor learning we would love if you could come along and take part in our Environmental Learning Network. We aim to create a welcoming space to discuss how we can all work together to ensure the best possible environmental learning experiences for young people. This 3 session series starts in March, find out more about each session by clicking below. If you have any questions please email paddy@creeksidecentre.org.uk 

Session 1 - 26/03/25 - Extending the learning journeySession 2 - 14/05/25 - Using public spacesSession 3 - 09/07/25 - Using school grounds and the classroom

What we do

At Creekside we have been facilitating wild learning for over 20 years. We aim to give visitors of all ages a fun, hands-on experience in a unique wild environment. We have a range of outdoor learning experiences for all year groups that can be facilitated all year round. 

See for yourself the work that we do. Wearing waders whilst watching is optional!

Our facilities

  • Indoor learning space 
  • Private access point to Deptford Creek
  • Pond with dipping platform (wheelchair accessible)
  • Access to a nearby Nature Park
  • Urban wildlife site with over 300 species of wildflower and invertebrates
  • Safety equipment for all activities including waders and waterproofs for wading in the Creek
  • Indoor and outdoor lunch eating area

"A great interactive and hands on experience that our children will remember forever." - Visiting teacher, Rotherhithe Primary School

"It was a fantastic day for everyone. The children learned so much and had a wonderful experience. The centre is fantastic and all staff were marvellous." - Visiting teacher, Myatt Garden Primary School